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Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray (Source: X)
Tennis star Novak Djokovic kicked off his 2025 season with a commanding victory at the Brisbane International 2025, but it seems that the spotlight wasn't solely on his performance. The Serbian star could not resist a playful remark about his recently hired coach, Andy Murray, who was notably absent in the ongoing showpiece event. He joked that Murray didn't injure himself during a skiing holiday.
The 24-time Grand Slam winner's lighthearted comments came after an impressive 6-3, 6-3 win against an Aussie star, Rinki Hijikata. The star player has now set his sights on a historic edition. With the Australian Open, slated to take place in mid-January in Melbourne, Novak Djokovic is not only vying for an unprecedented 11th title of the Australian Open but also chasing his 100th career title.
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I hope he doesn’t get injured skiing before he comes to Melbourne; that wouldn’t be great: Novak Djokovic
Djokovic after beating Hijikata in first match of the season in Brisbane
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) December 31, 2024
“Andy Murray is helping you to start at the Australian Open. Wherever he is.. do you have a message for him about how you felt like you played?”
Novak: “He’s actually skiing at the moment. He’s on a family… pic.twitter.com/qTetkBrQjU
"I’m sending my love to all the Murray family. I hope he doesn’t get injured skiing before he comes to Melbourne; that wouldn’t be great. We’ve been in touch before the match and we’re communicating daily. Having him in my corner excites me. For over 20 years, we’ve been rivals on the court, and now for the first time, he’s on the same side. It should be fun in Melbourne!" Djokovic said.
Meanwhile, the announcement of Andy Murray joining Novak Djokovic's coaching team was a new surprise for tennis fans and pundits, considering their fierce rivalry during their playing days of the game. The duo clashed in a plethora of high-profile matches, including four Australian Open finals from 2011 to 2016, all of which were won by the Serbian star. However, there is no doubt that their off-court relationship has always been marked by mutual respect, marking a new partnership for tennis fans.
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